This sur blanc impression (a special edition, without the newprint on the verso as typical of the impressions included in the newpaper Charivari) shows the illustration in a superb light, without the newsprint showing through, and with well delineated contrasts.

Translation:
– You see, my friend Durand…. there are only two important components of happiness for a man: water and wine… but they must never be mixed, otherwise they lose their charm.
– Quite right, Cabassol…. let’s drink another glass of wine in honour of water!